Factorising quadratics - short - in the form
Factorise the quadratic using the key steps.
- Multiply the coefficient of
by the constant to find the required product. - Find a pair with this product and a sum equal to the coefficient of
, then split the middle term.
Example 1
Factorise fully.
Find two numbers with a product of
| Numbers | Product | Sum |
|---|---|---|
Example 2
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Find two numbers with a product of
| Numbers | Product | Sum |
|---|---|---|
Remember
Take out any common numerical factor before using this method.
Your turn
Factorise fully.
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Find two numbers with a product of
| Numbers | Product | Sum |
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Factorise fully.
Check answer
Find two numbers with a product of
| Numbers | Product | Sum |
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Factorise fully.
Check answer
Find two numbers with a product of
| Numbers | Product | Sum |
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Factorise fully.
Check answer
Find two numbers with a product of
| Numbers | Product | Sum |
|---|---|---|
Factorise fully.
Check answer
Find two numbers with a product of
| Numbers | Product | Sum |
|---|---|---|
Factorise fully.
Find two numbers with a product of
| Numbers | Product | Sum |
|---|---|---|
Factorise fully.
Find two numbers with a product of
| Numbers | Product | Sum |
|---|---|---|
Factorise fully.
Find two numbers with a product of
| Numbers | Product | Sum |
|---|---|---|
Factorise fully.
Find two numbers with a product of
| Numbers | Product | Sum |
|---|---|---|
Factorise fully.
Find two numbers with a product of
| Numbers | Product | Sum |
|---|---|---|